About Leonard Smith
Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 89). Leonard Smith was a rugby league player.
Leonard Smith (29 January 1911 – 14 June 2000) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hunslet, as a or .
International honours While at Hunslet, Smith played , and scored 2 tries in England's 15-15 draw with France at Stade de Paris on Thursday 28 March 1935 in front of a 20,000 crowd. This was also Smith's final game as a rugby league player, as he quit the sport to take up employment with the Halifax Police Force.
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Who was Leonard Smith?
English rugby league footballer (1911-2000)
When was Leonard Smith born?
Leonard Smith was born on 29 January 1911 in Leeds.
When did Leonard Smith die?
Leonard Smith died on 14 June 2000 in Halifax.
What was Leonard Smith's occupation?
Leonard Smith was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Len Smith (rugby league)
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